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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.63, 692.05 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.63, 692.05 and 354.21 is: 488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.63 : 692.05 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.63/692.05 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.63x = 692.05 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.63x = 245,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,129.26/501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.67

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